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A dog activist buys Michael Vick’s dogfighting compound. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out...everything. The decision Tamira would make that fateful day in February 2011 would lead not only to a home for her nonprofit’s rescue dogs, but also to the most turbulent four years of her life: She faced down allegations of racism, community harassment, poisoning, and, ultimately, false charges aimed at driving her and Dogs Deserve Better from the county.

The hairy beast growled and lunged at Baylee, his rusted logging chain straining to break - like it did every morning she cut down his back alley. She hadn't dubbed him “The Wrath of Dog” for nothin'. She's vowed that someday she'll free Wrath and they'll rise up and smite his obviously nasty owner. For today, though, she just needs to get past him without dying and make it the two blocks to class before the bell rings and she has another detention headed her way.

The little orange kitten stopped and scratched his neck. “Fleas,” he mumbled to himself; he could feel the bugs wandering around in his fur, stopping for a bite every now and again. Yuk! He was hungry, too, but he knew his mother was struggling to feed him and his four siblings.... Soon Spittin’ finds himself on an unexpected adventure - he flies through the air, scrambles for a hiding place, and even takes an unexpected ride in the engine of a car. Where will the little kitten end up, and will he get help for his family? Listen to find out.

The calf plopped to the ground, looking as grumpy as she felt. She had energy to spare, but nowhere to run and no one to play with. She was trapped! Her mom let out an amused snort, and then licked her little snout clean. Suddenly, there was a commotion in the barn, and a loud braying sent her scurrying under her mother, cowering and shaking.

The Akita was massive, a fine example of the breed - with the single exception of his current physical state: skeletal, matted, and attached to a cement post by a thick logging chain. He refused to let those things bother him, however; they were mere nuisances, after all. What mattered most to him was that any of his captors - the men in black - who crossed his path would die. Simple as that. He was done with the torture, had enough of the domination; who were these men to treat him as a mongrel, a cur?

An animal activist teenager continues her quest to save two dimensions in this sequel to The Wrath of Dog... Baylee had been instrumental in freeing her father, the king of Perrin, mere days ago from his own 18-year captivity as a chained German shepherd. King Randulf was heartbroken over the conditions his warriors still endured, and knowing they were being tortured and starved was almost more than he could bear. But it was time for Baylee, her father, and Perrin’s remaining top generals to buck up. It was her mission, their collective mission, to find the chained warriors.

Finally realizing something wasn’t right, Smidge and Ridge looked up from their breakfast. But it was too late - a black sack came down over their heads, engulfing them both and turning their world to darkness. Who was stealing the city’s pigeons, and what’s to become of Smidge, Ridge, and the others?

The dog awoke, feeling more uncomfortable than usual—which was saying something, given that he was chained to a dilapidated box the size of a grocery cart. The world seemed off, the neighborhood quiet, even the woods behind him hushed—like everything waited. He shifted uneasily, sniffed the air. What was that? He brought his head up and inhaled deeply. He didn’t recognize it—and yet...and yet. Something about the odor nudged a memory from his mind, of a time when life held promise, when he’d fully embraced the naïve enthusiasm that came with puppyhood.

Snip, snip...snip, snip. Squirmy Hermie poked his head out of his pink- and yellow-painted shell, peering out into the darkening room. Where was that noise coming from? The store had closed for the night; the only sounds this late came from his newfound crab friends as they began their nocturnal hunt for food and entertainment. And, maybe, a way out of here? The nagging hope slipped into his mind for the 100th time since he’d arrived in this place only a few days earlier.

In our second rescue-story compilation, Who Chains You Books is pleased to share a glimpse into the emotional lives of animal rescuers and the living beings they hold close. Join us for another helping of heartwarming anecdotes, as Clancy triumphs, Tallulah escapes, Alex survives, and a host of other animals steal our hearts. Through these stories, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look into the relationships between rescuers and not only dogs and cats, but horses, cows, pigs, birds, and even a ferret in this delightful second installment of Rescue Smiles.

Discover the roots of the Chained Gods Series in this prequel story to the paranormal world of 17-year-old Baylee and her crew.

Do you struggle as a doggie foster parent, and feel like you're the only one who finds it hard? Do you want to foster a dog, but don't know where to start, how to prepare, and what to expect? If so, this is the book for you. Fostering is not for wimps, cowards, or the otherwise mess- or insanity-challenged. It's hard and emotionally draining work, and there are days we all could use an understanding shoulder to cry on. You are not alone! Let Foster Doggie Insanity be there for you.

In August 2010, one woman carried a doghouse to the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building and chained herself to it, seeking passage of a law protecting dogs from life at the end of a chain. Not knowing if she’d be arrested, ignored, or ridiculed, she set aside her fears and acted on behalf of the voiceless: dogs—the most social of beings—whose needs have been overlooked by those with the power to create chain-ge for their future. This is her story, and the story of the 54 days she and others spent chained at the bottom of the Capitol steps in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. May ...

Dogs Deserve Better, an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Man’s Best Friend into the home and family, brings you 40 of its best stories, written by our own area reps, and edited by DDB founder Tamira Ci Thayne and Illinois rep Dawn Ashby. Love Thayne’s rescue of Doogie, chained and unable to walk? Read more of the quest for justice, in these pages. Love Rotties, Labs, Pitties, and Beagles? German Shepherds, Heinz 57s, Chihuahuas, and Border Collies? All these breeds and more are tucked between these pages, winning the happy endings they deserve and the loving ...

“No Guppy, Puppy!” introduces our littlest readers to lots of new animal friends as we learn about Puppy’s little problem: he likes to chase animals! But guess what? The other animals don’t want to be chased. So Mom gives Puppy something fun and safe to do for each animal they meet. In the end, Puppy finally sees someone Mom will let him chase…shhh…you’ll have to read the story to find out who it is! Written and illustrated by Tamira Thayne, “No Guppy, Puppy!” seeks to introduce young readers ages 3 and up to both early sight words and the animals we can see on our daily ...